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Pray for God's Glory
Commentators unanimously highlight that the psalmist's plea is based on God's honor, not human merit. The prayer "Help us... for the glory of thy name" teaches that the highest and most effective motive in prayer is the desire to see God's reputation magnified. Our requests gain power when they align with God's own purpose to glorify Himself.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 79:9
18th Century
Theologian
Help us, O God of our salvation - On whom our salvation depends; who alone can save us.
For the glory of your name - That your…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 79:9
19th Century
Bishop
Purge away. —Rather, put a cover on. So Cicero speaks of political crimes being covered by the plea of friendshi…
John Calvin
On Psalms 79:9
16th Century
Theologian
Help, O God of our salvation! They again repeat in this verse that whatever afflictions they endured were to be traced to the anger of God…
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John Gill
On Psalms 79:9
17th Century
Pastor
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name ,
&c.] Help us out of the troubles in which we are; enab…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 79:6–13
17th Century
Minister
Those who persist in ignorance of God and neglect of prayer are the ungodly. However unrighteous men were, the Lord was righteous in permitting the…